J. WILLE (*1715) after RIGAUD (*1659), Moritz of Saxony, 1745, Copper engraving Johann Georg Wille (1715 Königsberg, Giessen - 1808 Paris) after Hyacinth Rigaud (1659 - 1743 ): Impressive portrait of the ruler Moritz of Saxony (1696-1750), general and war theorist in French service, Duke of Courland in armour with leopard skin, 1745, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Date: 1745 Description: Inscribed "Maurice de Saxe Duc de Curlande et de Semigalle Maréchal de France" on the base, signed and dated below on the left and right. Keywords: 18th century, Baroque, Portraits, France, Size: Paper: 46,8 cm x 34,0 cm (18,4 x 13,4 in), Depiction: 44,5 cm x 32,5 cm (17,5 x 12,8 in)

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